YELLOWSTONEYELLOWSTONE WILDLIFE ECOLOGY PROGRAM Sample Itinerary Program Partner: • academic &...
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YELLOWSTONE WILDLIFE ECOLOGY PROGRAM Survey wildlife from bison to wolves Raft the incredible Yellowstone River Explore Yellowstone’s one-of-a-kind ecosystem www.ecologyproject.org • academic & cultural exchange field programs • 406.721.8784 Highlights Length Research Hours Coursework Focus 9 days 10 30 hours conservation biology, wildlands management, scientific process Stunning Vistas: As soon as you enter the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, you’ll understand why it inspired our national parks. The landscape’s singular beauty, abundance of wildlife, and fascinating thermal features combine to make this high-altitude plateau a unique and extraordinary ecosystem. While you’re here, you’ll gain exclusive access to research projects within the park. Your Field Work: Welcome to the ideal setting for immersion in wildlife, mountains, rivers, and forests. EPI’s instructors will be your guides, escorting you through wild surroundings and introducing you to the forces that shape it. By the end of your course, you’ll have a strong understanding of the complex conservation issues facing the region and an in-depth knowledge of one of the park’s most charismatic ungulates—bison! Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience: EPI is the only organization partnering students with the National Park Service on ongoing research projects. You’ll spend the week in and around Yellowstone National Park, where park scientists and National Parks Conservation Association staff will work with you on habitat restoration and bison grazing projects. You’ll observe the park’s famous Lamar Valley wolf packs and fantastic thermal features on display nearby. On your last day, you’ll take a celebratory rafting trip on the Yellowstone River!
Transcript of YELLOWSTONEYELLOWSTONE WILDLIFE ECOLOGY PROGRAM Sample Itinerary Program Partner: • academic &...
YELLOWSTONEWILDLIFE ECOLOGY PROGRAM
Survey wildlife from bison to wolves
Raft the incredible Yellowstone River
Explore Yellowstone’s one-of-a-kind ecosystem
www.ecologyproject.org • academic & cultural exchange field programs • 406 . 7 2 1 . 8 7 8 4
H i g h l i g ht s
Length Research Hours Coursework Focus
9 days 10 30 hoursconservation biology,
wildlands management, scientific process
Stunning Vistas: As soon as you enter the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, you’ll understand why it inspired our national parks. The landscape’s singular beauty, abundance of wildlife, and fascinating thermal features combine to make this high-altitude plateau a unique and extraordinary ecosystem. While you’re here, you’ll gain exclusive access to research projects within the park.
Your Field Work: Welcome to the ideal setting for immersion in wildlife, mountains, rivers, and forests. EPI’s instructors will be your guides, escorting you through wild surroundings and introducing you to the forces that shape it. By the end of your course, you’ll have a strong understanding of the complex conservation issues facing the region and an in-depth knowledge of one of the park’s most charismatic ungulates—bison!
Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience: EPI is the only organization partnering students with the National Park Service on ongoing research projects. You’ll spend the week in and around Yellowstone National Park, where park scientists and National Parks Conservation Association staff will work with you on habitat restoration and bison grazing projects. You’ll observe the park’s famous Lamar Valley wolf packs and fantastic thermal features on display nearby. On your last day, you’ll take a celebratory rafting trip on the Yellowstone River!
YELLOWSTONEWILDLIFE ECOLOGY PROGRAM
Sample Itinerary
Program Partner:
www.ecologyproject.org • academic & cultural exchange field programs • 406 . 7 2 1 . 8 7 8 4
Day 1: Arrive in Bozeman, Montana • Get to know your instructor team • Head to our camp on the edge of Yellowstone National Park • Learn about conservation projects you’ll contribute to this week with the National Park Service
Days 2-4: Conservation and Monitoring Projects • Remove fencing & invasive plants to enhance wildlife habitat and migration • Collect data for Yellowstone National Park’s bison grazing study • Learn Leave No Trace camping techniques • Camp under the stars of Montana’s Big Sky Country
Days 5-7: Explore Yellowstone • Observe wolves in the amazing Lamar Valley with a wolf education specialist from the park • Explore Yellowstone’s geothermal features, including geysers, mud pots, and colored pools • Hike to a pristine alpine lake
Day 8: Raft the Yellowstone River • Raft through spectacular rapids • Celebrate your completed course Day 9: Depart Yellowstone
